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Barack Obama: “All children deserve the chance to follow their passions, chase their dreams, and pursue their fullest measure of…”

On the recordNovember 19, 2012
All children deserve the chance to follow their passions, chase their dreams, and pursue their fullest measure of happiness.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Proclamation 8907—National Child's Day

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